Obituaries

Mar 17, 2026

MARY JANE BOURNER ESSELBURNE, age 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Washington Court House, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nell Stedman Bourner and James Franklin Bourner of Bexley, Ohio. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 46 years, Peter Campbell Esselburne, whom she married on December 15,...

Mar 17, 2026

ROBERT LEE BAIN, SR., age 80, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Court House Manor, while surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on January 21, 1946 in Fayette County to the late Paul E. Bain, Sr., and Isabelle (Bunch) Bain.

Robert lived a life full of love,...

Mar 7, 2026

CHRISTINA LYNN (REED) HAYES, age 63, of Jeffersonville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.

She was born on January 21, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Charles Marion and Margie Ann (Deck) Reed. After graduating from Westland High School in 1981, she served as a communications specialist with...

Mar 6, 2026

VIRGINIA F. "JENNY" FOUNTAIN, age 98, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2026 at St. Catherine's Manor of Washington CH.

She was born on September 22, 1927 in Athens, Ohio to the late Guy L. and Thema L. "Lucille" (Carsey) Brooks. She was a graduate of Greenfield McClain High School. Jenny retired from...

Mar 5, 2026

BETTY JO POLLOCK, age 91, of Leesburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Pickaway Manor Assisted Living in Circleville.

She was born on April 29, 1934 in Adams County, Ohio to the late Roby and Grace (Jones) Reed. She was a 1952 graduate of Washington High School. Betty was a faithful member at the...

Mar 4, 2026

SUE ANN (MATSON) THOMAS, age 89, of Chillicothe, passed from her physical life on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Grant Medical Center following a brief illness. She passed peacefully while surrounded by her loved ones.

Sue was born on May 24, 1936 in New Holland, Ohio, to the late Hershel and Doris (Willis) Matson.

She...

Mar 4, 2026

JOYCE CAROLE (JAMES) HOLLIS, age 84, of Washington CH, passed from her earthly home and into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. She had been a resident of Court House Manor.

Joyce was born on March 23,1941 in Mantua, Ohio to the late Paul and Sylvia (Dillon) James. She spent most of her childhood...

Mar 2, 2026

JOYCE ANN CREAMER, age 78, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026 at The Madison Senior Living Community in London, Ohio.

She was born on March 31, 1947 in Troy, Ohio to the late Carl and Edna (O'Bryant) Eltzroth. She was a graduate of Xenia High School and the Bethesda Hospital School of...

Mar 2, 2026

RANDALL EUGENE "RANDY" HINKLEY, age 66, of Washington CH, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026 after a brief stay at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.

He was born on November 10, 1959 in Greenfield, Ohio to the late Melvin "Pat" and Sylvia Jean (Fowler) Hinkley. Randy was a 1978 graduate of Miami Trace High...

Mar 2, 2026

TILLIE ROSEMARY CHAMBERLAIN, age 84, of Bloomingburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026 at St. Catherine's Manor of Washington CH.

She was born on December 25, 1941 in Circleville, Ohio to the late Andrew B. and Mahala Margaret (Peters) Smith. She was a housewife and stay-at-home mother for most of her life. Tillie and her...

Feb 28, 2026

KATHY JO BOLTENHOUSE

~JOHNSON, HODGE~

Age 73, of Mount Sterling, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at her home.

She was born on June 1, 1952 in Lucasville, Ohio to the late Albert and Alice (Nease) Hodge. She was a graduate of Northwest High School in Scioto County.

She...

Feb 25, 2026

ROBERT PERRY KING, age 74, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 25, 2025 at St. Catherine's Manor of Washington CH.

He was born on April 13, 1951 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia to the late Herbert and Hilda (Gray) King. Robert had worked at Thatcher's Plastic for many years and retired from WillowWood in...

Feb 16, 2026

LARRY CHARLES STROUP, age 81, of Bloomingburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026 at his home.

He was born on February 15, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Charles P. and Mary E. (Nevil) Stroup. He was a graduate of Miami Trace High School. Larry retired from truck driving. He enjoyed mowing his lawn,...

Feb 16, 2026

MICHAEL HOLT LARCH, age 67, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026 at his home.

He was born on June 24, 1958 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Carrol Eugene Larch and Virgina Mae (Wires).

Michael dedicated twenty-five years of his life to Mid Atlantic, where he built a career...

Feb 13, 2026

ROBERT OWEN "BOB" CHRONISTER, age 87, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026 at his home.

He was born on February 27, 1938 in Hagerstown, Maryland to the late Richard Dixon Chronister and Margaret Bessie (Royce) Tuttle. Bob proudly served his county in the United States Air Force. He worked as a repairman...

Feb 11, 2026

WAYNE EID, age 67, of Washington CH, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at St. Catherine's Manor of Washington CH. His death was sudden and unexpected.

He was born on May 10, 1958 in Long Island, New York to the late Clinton Plume and Jean Prezbowski.

After graduation from high school, Wayne proudly served...

Feb 7, 2026

TAMMY LYNN DETTY, age 51, of Greenfield, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.

She was born on April 9, 1974 in Columbus, Ohio to James Wilson and Alice Mae (Wilson) Smith.

She attended Miami Trace High School. Tammy was a housewife and stay-at-home Mom. She enjoyed...

Feb 6, 2026

SYLBIA JEAN BUTCHER, age 85, of Washington CH, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Court House Manor.

She was born on May 11, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Thelma Alice (Long) Robinett. Sylbia graduated from Washington High School and Springfield Community Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as a Registered Nurse...

Feb 4, 2026

ANNA MARIE "VICKIE" TACKETT, age 75, of Greenfield, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.

She was born on April 20, 1950 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Richard Bush and Pauline Stroup. She attended Madison Comprehensive High School in Mansfield, Ohio. Vickie was a housewife and stay-at-home mother....

Feb 2, 2026

RANDY RAY BOYER, age 63, of Greenfield, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026 at his home. His death was sudden and unexpected.

He was born on September 8, 1962 in Washington CH to the late Gordon Willis and Judith Edna (Hafer) Boyer. Randy was a 1981 graduate of Miami Trace High School and attended Ohio University...